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Job Profile: We are looking for a professional with minimum 7 years to 9 years' experience in residue analysis of foods, feed & water using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS. The person will have adequate knowledge of extraction of pesticide residues, aflatoxins, antibiotic residues, dyes, melamine, hydrogen phosphide, inorganic bromide, dioxins from food & feed. The person will also be responsible for the laboratory operations of residues lab focused on ensuring maintaining TAT, responsible for implementation of accreditation requirements and optimization and validation of test methods as per requirements.Roles and Responsibilities:Testing of various agriculture, food products and water for residue testing by standard and in-house methods.Monitoring the turnaround time of the sections / reports as per the given schedule.Ensure on-time training of respective team as per training planner, mentor / train analysts/Jr. Analysts.Extraction of pesticide residues, antibiotic residues, toxins from food and feed samples as per applicable SOP.Handling, maintenance and troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS or GC-MS/MS.Ensure on time method development / verification and validation.Ensuring purity and validity of CRMs Preparation of standard solutions.Daily maintenance of lab equipment.Coordinate and ensure Calibration / Preventive Maintenance / repair schedule with adequate documentation.Equipment /method troubleshooting / repairs.Supporting lab manager for RCA and CAPA.Following good laboratory practices.Following disposal process for samples & solutions as per SOP.Accurate analysis and interpretation of test results.Maintenance of laboratory documents and records.Validation of methods and calibration/verification of instruments.Immediate response to the internal or external enquiries. Communications with customer for technical support.Additional Knowledge:M.Sc Chemistry graduate with work experience in food testing laboratories is preferable.Awareness of NABL norms. Thorough knowledge of ISO 17025: 2017 Quality Management System.Adequate knowledge in operating, troubleshooting and maintenance of LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS, UPLC and other analytical equipment.Adequate knowledge of validation guidelines such as SANTE, AOAC, EC 657,etc.Exposure to regulatory requirements such as FSSAI, EIC, APEDA, etc. and validations guidelines and regulation as per EIC, APEDA and other regulatory requirement.Knowledge of the Regulations and Guidelines for the residue analysis.